Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
286 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by combining cooked rice with thawed corn, rinsed canned black beans, ground turkey, taco seasoning, salsa, and part of the Mexican cheese to create a hearty filling. The red bell peppers are halved and seeded, providing natural vessels for the mixture.
Stuffed peppers are baked at 350°F for about 30 minutes, after which more cheese is sprinkled atop and baked until melted, about 15 additional minutes. The baking process softens the peppers while cooking the turkey filling thoroughly and blending the flavors.
The end result offers a balance of textures: the tender but intact peppers, the moist, savory filling with beans and corn adding bite, and a melted cheesy top layer. This dish can serve as a main course or a satisfying side for Mexican-themed meals.
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7,533 people saved thisIngredients
- 4 red bell pepper large
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cup rice cooked
- 1/2 cup corn frozen
- 10 oz black beans canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cup Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Rinse black beans and thaw corn. Combine it together with cooked rice, ground turkey, taco seasoning, 1 cup of cheese and salsa.
- Cut bell peppers in halves and remove seeds from the bell peppers.
- Stuff each half of the bell pepper with the mixture. Bake for about 30 minutes, remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Serve right away while the tops are still covered with melted cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2247IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 78mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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